Genoa president Enrico Preziosi is delighted with their deal for Giuseppe Rossi.

The former Fiorentina striker will join the Grifone in the coming days, having recovered from the latest in a series of serious knee injuries.

“He's a great champion and an exceptional lad who deserves a new opportunity," Preziosi told Gianluca Di Marzio's website.

“I've been following him for a couple of years and I hope he can do well for us, more for his sake than ours."